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WilliamH. "Bill" Thompson (1942 - 2012)

William H. "Bill" Thompson, 70, of Hughesville, passed away Saturday, October 13, 2012 at his home with loving family surrounding him.

He was born on February 23, 1942, in Sedalia, a son of William L. and Frances I. (Snapp) Thompson. On November 8, 1959, in Harrison, Arkansas, he was united in marriage to his high school sweet heart, Linda G. Dickerson, who survives of the home.

Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters: Gayle Allen and her husband, Jim, and Billie Sue Price, both of Sweet Springs; two grandchildren: Jason Nichols, serving in Afghanistan and his wife, Heather, and Melissa Hammonds and her husband, Curtis, of Houstonia; three great grandsons.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A visitation with family will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at Rea Funeral Chapel. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be given to the Hughesville Community Club in care of the funeral chapel.

"I remember Bill for two reasons. Our families attended East Sedalia Baptist Church together and Bill was the same age as my brother, Jim. They graduated from Smith Cotton together. I remember going to Bothwell Hospital to see Bill and Linda the..."- Marilyn Kresse Owens (Springfield, MO)

"My deepest sympathy to the Thompson Family, I know Bill will be missed dearly he was a great father and husband, and as a child the Thompson family treated me as a family member and for that I will always be greatfull. My prayers will be with..."- Ruby Bozarth (Gibbon, NE)